Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Overture
Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (K. 186a): II. Andante
Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183 (K. 173dB): I. Allegro Con Brio
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major ('Jeunehomme,' 'Jenamy'), K. 271: II. Andantino
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453: I. Allegro
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620: Overture
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto Allegro
Symphony No. 38 in D major ('Prague'), K. 504: III. Finale: Presto
Serenade No. 10 for winds in B flat major ('Gran Partita'), K. 361 (K. 370a): III. Andante
Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622: I. Allegro
Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314 (K. 285d): II. Andante ma non troppo
Clarinet Quintet in A major ('Stadler'), K. 581: II. Larghetto
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310 (K. 300d): I. Allegro maestoso
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488: II. Adagio
Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543: IV. Finale: Allegro
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, K. 447: III. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major ('Elvira Madigan') K. 467: II. Andante
Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola & orchestra in E flat major, K. 364 (K. 320d): I. Allegro maestoso
String Quartet No. 17 in B flat major ('Hunt'), K. 458: I. Allegro vivace assai
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabile
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major ('Turkish') K. 219: II. Adagio
Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: IV. Presto
Requiem for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, K. 626: Confutatis Maledictis
Exsultate, jubilate, motet for soprano & orchestra, K. 165 (K. 158a): Alleluia
This is an astonishing collection of works - or parts of works - by Mozart that covers almost every aspect of his creative output: symphonic, religious music, concerti (for piano, horn, violin, clarinet, flute), chamber mu... more »sic, serenades (for strings; winds), a couple of opera overtures and more. Those who know and love Mozart's music will not need this, but it's a great introduction, a great overview. The selections are well-chosen and interestingly organized, with familiar pieces splrinkled among some not-so well known. A good primer. --Robert Levine« less
This is an astonishing collection of works - or parts of works - by Mozart that covers almost every aspect of his creative output: symphonic, religious music, concerti (for piano, horn, violin, clarinet, flute), chamber music, serenades (for strings; winds), a couple of opera overtures and more. Those who know and love Mozart's music will not need this, but it's a great introduction, a great overview. The selections are well-chosen and interestingly organized, with familiar pieces splrinkled among some not-so well known. A good primer. --Robert Levine
Hermine R. (HERmusic) from MIAMI SHORES, FL Reviewed on 8/9/2007...
Beautiful music.
Here is a detailed track listing.
Track Listing:
01 - Mozart K492 Marriage Of Figaro - Overture
London Symphony Orchestra; Philip Gibson, Conductor
02 - Mozart K201-02 Symphony No 29 In A - Andante
Mainz Chamber Orchestra; Gunter Kehr, Conductor
03 - Mozart K183-01 Symphony No 25 In G Minor - Allegro Con Brio
Mainz Chamber Orchestra; Gunter Kehr, Conductor
04 - Mozart K271-02 Piano Concerto No 9 In E Flat - Andantino
Mozarteum Orchestra; Leopold Hager, Conductor; Akiko Sagara, Piano
05 - Mozart K453-01 Piano Concerto No 17 In G - Allegro
Minnesota Orchestra; Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Conductor; Walter Klien, Piano
06 - Mozart The Magic Flute - Overture
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Alfred Scholz, Conductor
07 - Mozart K550-01 Symphony No 40 In G Minor - Molto Allegro
Mozarteum Orchestra; Leopold Hager, Conductor
08 - Mozart K504-03 Symphony No 38 In D (Prague) - Finale - Presto
Philharmonia Hungarica; Peter Maag, Conductor
09 - Mozart K361-03-370A Serenade In B Flat For 13 Winds - Andante
New York Philomusica; Robert Johnson, Director
10 - Mozart K622-01 Clarinet Concerto In A - Allegro
Westphalian Symphony; Hubert Reichert, Conductor; Jost Michaels, Clarinet
11 - Mozart K314-02 Flute Concerto No 2 In D - Andante Ma Non Troppo
Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra; Jorg Faerber, Conductor; Renee Siebert, Flute
12 - Mozart K581-02 Clarinet Quintet In A - Larghetto
George Silfies, Clarinet; John Korman & Jenny Lind Jones, Violins; Joan Korman, Viola; John Sant'Ambrogio, Cello
13 - Mozart K457-02 Piano Sonata In C Minor - Adagio
Walter Klien, Piano
14 - Mozart K310-01 Piano Sonata In A Minor - Allegro Maestoso
Walter Klien, Piano
15 - Mozart K488-02 Piano Concerto No 23 - Adagio
Vienna Volksper Orchestra; Peter Maag, Conductor; Walter Klien, Piano
16 - Mozart K543-04 Symphony No 39 In E Flat - Finale - Allegro
Philharmonia Hungarica; Peter Maag, Conductor
17 - Mozart K447-03 Horn Concerto No 3 In E Flat - Allegro
Orchestra Of The Vienna Volksper; Franz Bauer-Theussl, Conductor; Ernst Muhlbacher, French Horn
18 - Mozart K467-02 Piano Concerto No 21 In C - Andante
Mainz Chamber Orchestra; Gunter Kehr, Conductor; Walter Klien, Piano
19 - Mozart K364-01 Sinfonia Concertante For Violin and Viola In E Flat - Allegro Maestoso
Bach Collegium, Stuttgart; Helmuth Rilling, Conductor; Susan Lautenbacher, Violin; Ulrich Koch, Viola
20 - Mozart K458-01 String Quartet No 17 In B Flat 'The Hunt - Allegro Vivace Assai
The Hungarian Quartet
21 - Mozart K218-02 Violin Concerto No 4 In D - Andante Cantabile
Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra; Jorg Faerber, Conductor; Gyorgy Pauk, Violin
22 - Mozart K219-02 Violin Concerto No 5 In A - Adagio
Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra; Jorg Faerber, Conductor; Gyorgy Pauk, Violin
23 - Mozart K525-04 Serenade No 13 For Strings In G Major (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Satz) - Presto
Camerata Slovonica; Henry Adolph, Conductor
"The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most acclaimed and brilliant composers, is undeniably essential in anyone's library of classical music. "25 Mozart Favorites" is a wonderful collection to start with. Not only does it include the basic necessities, but the choice and flow of the movements is perfect. Another quality of this collection is that it doesn't exploit his music and give buyers the idea that if you play it over your baby's crib at night, it will turn your child into a genius.
Two of the many highpoints: "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" (or, "A Little Night Music").
The music of Mozart is stunning, tranquil, and amazing, a world of its own."
Amazing Collection At An Amazing Price
Robert I. Hedges | 10/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am normally not a fan of classical "greatest hits" type albums, but I make a deserved exception for this CD. This CD is an excellent introduction to all the different styles Mozart is famous for; it has slightly over 75 minutes of music contained in its 25 tracks. The selections were largely well chosen, although to be nitpicky I would have preferred slightly more representation of his sublime horn concertos. Having said that, I unabashedly recommend this CD to anyone who wants a good overall overview of the works of Mozart. My particular favorites on the CD are "The Marriage of Figaro", "The Magic Flute", Horn Concerto Number 3 in E-flat", and, of course the always beautiful "Symphony Number 40 in G Minor."
The amazing thing about this CD is actually not the music presented, but the unbelievably low asking price for the CD, particularly considering that the recording quality is excellent with little to no background noise detectable, even at fairly high volume. This CD is highly recommended to anyone.
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Must have for Mozart fans
Bud | 07/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're a lover of Mozart's glorious music, this CD is for you. It is also a good intro cd for beginners who are interested in the music of Mozart. The selections are some of Mozart's finest: Overtures to Figaro and Magic Flute, piano concertos, violin music, flute music, and even his Requiem. The only thing that they left out was his actual opera arias and highlights (for example Don Giovanni or Nozze de Figaro arias). But otherwise it is a very excellent taste of Amadeus' unforgettable music and, i will emphasize.. AFFORDABLE. The price is great."
Mozart with pleasure and quality of performance
Music Hall | New York City | 12/30/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I usually try to avoid the CDs with this titles
simpy because they are very poorly arranged and not
such a good quality. This CD is long and beautiful,